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Trip Summary
On most days, there is one scheduled train that travels from Jena to Saalfeld. The train trip from Jena to Saalfeld is usually about 32 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
| Distance | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 32m |
| Lowest price | $25.05 |
| Trains per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | DB Intercity |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Jena to Saalfeld?
DB Intercity is the one and only train line which connects Jena to Saalfeld. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 0h 32m | $25.05 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Jena to Saalfeld tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Jena at 2:00am and arrives in Saalfeld within the hour.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Saalfeld with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Saalfeld to Jena.
City Information
Jena
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Jena is a German city famous for its rolling hills and a variety of wild orchids. One of the most iconic landmarks in the city is Stadtkirche Sankt Michael, or the Church of St. Michael. The church's magnificent Gothic architecture includes a tower that may have once seemed tall, but is now dwarfed by the neighboring JenTower skyscraper. The cylindrical JenTower has an observation deck and restaurant on the top floor where you can get the best views of Jena.
Jena has a wealth of quirky museums that are not your average art or history museums. For example, the Optical Museum exhibits a wide range of glasses, microscopes, and cameras from various points in optics history. Planetarium Jena often runs laser astronomy shows, and the Phyletic Museum hosts a small but rich collection of natural history exhibits. Of course, you can always simply stroll in the Botanischer Garten, one of the oldest botanical gardens in Germany.
The central hub of intercity bus transportation in the city is the Jena Paradies Bus Station, right in the city's center. Travel to Jena includes bus service on FlixBus, plus numerous train routes on the Deutsche Bahn network.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Jena?
Main departure station: Jena Paradies Bus Station
There is one train station in Jena.
All train stations in Jena:
Jena Paradies Bus Station
Where is the train station in Saalfeld?
Main arrival station: Saalfeld(Saale)
Saalfeld has one train station.
Train stations in Saalfeld:
Saalfeld(Saale)
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